Sushi Chef

About Onural Group

We are a fast-growing, high-energy restaurant focused on quality, fresh ingredients, and exceptional guest experience. We're looking for a skilled Sushi Chef who takes pride in their craft, works clean, and thrives in a team-driven kitchen.

Position Summary

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality sushi, rolls, and specialty items according to our standards. This includes knife handling, prepping fish, maintaining food safety, ensuring consistency, and delivering visually beautiful plates.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare carpaccio, sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and specialty dishes with precision and consistency

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized sushi station

Ensure all seafood and produce meets quality and freshness standards

Follow restaurant recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines

Properly store and rotate fish (FIFO)

Communicate effectively with BOH team and FOH when needed

Assist with prep work including cutting fish, making sauces, preparing rice, and setting up station

Maintain inventory of sushi ingredients and notify management of needs

Uphold all food safety, handling, and sanitation standards

Provide excellent attention to detail and plating aesthetics

Qualifications

Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Sushi Chef or sushi prep cook

Strong knife skills and understanding of sushi preparation

Knowledge of seafood handling, sushi rice, temperatures, and food safety

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail and plating presentation

Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude

Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and stand for long periods

Experience making sauces, aiolis, and specialty items

Ability to train junior staff

Food Handlers or ServSafe certificate (Riverside County)

What We Offer

Competitive pay + tips

Employee meals

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Flexible scheduling (if applicable)